Charles Spencelayh (1865–1958)
What is Charles Spencelayh’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Charles Spencelayh at 14 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $329–$8,409, n=7). The auction record is $132,057 for She stoops to conquer (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | She stoops to conquer, 1865 | — | $132,057 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Time Flies, 1865 | Painting | $106,966 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | A Chelsea Pensioner | Oil on canvas | $79,221 | Christie's | Mar 2011 |
| 4 | Render Unto Caesar | Oil on canvas | $54,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Greenwich time, 1865 | Watercolor | $47,548 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Going at last, 1865 | Pencil | $44,038 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 7 | Helping Mother, 1899 | Oil paint | $30,515 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | True to His Colours | Oil paint | $30,515 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | The lace maker, 1865 | Pencil | $29,358 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 10 | Much noise, little music, 1865 | Pencil | $28,487 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $16,272 |
| Other | 16 | $2,969 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $17,690 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $6,145 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Spencelayh is a British (modern) artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $5,786. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Spencelayh sold in 2025 for $54,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Spencelayh work is $5,786.
The median Charles Spencelayh painting sells for $4,436 across 31 lots.
The median Charles Spencelayh work on paper sells for $1,193 across 23 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $4,436†‡ | $106,966 | 75.6% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,193†‡ | $47,548 | 85.2% | 2026-07-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $93,094 | $132,057 | — | 2025-02-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,001–$23,580†‡ | $3,131†‡ | $106,966 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,170–$16,770†‡ | $5,863†‡ | $79,221 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $613–$22,512†‡ | $1,516†‡ | $47,548 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $433–$634† | $499† | $998 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $106,966 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $79,221 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $47,548 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $44,038 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Spencelayh worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Spencelayh work is $5,786. The median Charles Spencelayh painting sells for $4,436 across 31 lots. The median Charles Spencelayh work on paper sells for $1,193 across 23 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Charles Spencelayh painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Spencelayh painting is $4,436. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Charles Spencelayh's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Spencelayh painting is $106,966.
What is the average price of a Charles Spencelayh work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Spencelayh work on paper is $1,193. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Charles Spencelayh's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Spencelayh work on paper is $47,548.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Spencelayh painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Spencelayh painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,863, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Charles Spencelayh work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Spencelayh work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,516, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Charles Spencelayh's auction record?
Charles Spencelayh's auction record is $132,057, set in 2013.
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